Zhao Ling'er

As the saying went, the more friends you had, the more paths you had.

Though ordinary people were weak in this world, they still had their own value.

He might not necessarily need their help, but building a good relationship cost nothing.

After eating and drinking their fill, the four of them had clearly grown closer. Curator, soul master, status—none of that mattered anymore. Here, there was only brotherhood.

The four slung their arms around one another's shoulders, looking every bit like the best of bros.

After returning to the library, Ye Han brought them to the curator's office. Each of them found a comfortable spot and sprawled out on their own.

"Zhao Jun, tell me about this academy. Are there any taboos, or people I shouldn't provoke?" Ye Han sprawled across a sofa with a toothpick hanging from his mouth, speaking casually.

"There are plenty of taboos, but they're mostly for ordinary people like us. Ye Dage, you're a soul master, so you don't have that many restrictions," Zhao Jun said.

Ye Han gave an "oh" and said nothing more. He simply closed his eyes, intending to doze off for a while.

After working nonstop for an entire month, he truly was feeling a little tired.

But the moment he closed his eyes, Zhao Jun sneaked over to his side.

Ye Han helplessly opened his eyes and looked at him, waiting for him to continue.

"Ye Dage, we're brothers. What I say stays between us—once it enters your ears, it goes no further," Zhao Jun said furtively.

Seeing his expression, Ye Han could not help but grow curious and nodded.

"You should know that our current Pope is a beauty. Remember this: even if you think about it, don't say it out loud. Every year, quite a few people disappear from the academy because of this," Zhao Jun warned, giving Ye Han a look every man understood.

That was it?

Damn, just how petty was that Pope?

Zhao Jun seemed to see right through his thoughts and could not help saying, "The Pope handles ten thousand affairs every day. How could she develop murderous intent over the idle chatter of a few brats?"

"Damn, she handles ten thousand affairs every day? The Pope can do that?"

Ye Han's heart skipped a beat. He thought to himself that the Pope was a woman, then quickly realized that it was simply an expression meaning she was very busy.

Zhao Jun had no idea what Ye Han was thinking. If he had known, who knew whether he would still have told Ye Han these things.

"The Pope may not care, but none of her disciples are pushovers. So never speak ill of the Pope behind her back," Zhao Jun said solemnly.

Ye Han nodded.

Then suddenly, he sensed something was off.

Come to think of it, how many disciples did Bibi Dong have?

If he remembered correctly, she seemed to have only one.

Ye Han was instantly speechless. It seemed that because of him, the plot of this world had changed considerably!

Dai Weisi had been killed by him, and Dai Mubai had picked up a huge advantage and directly taken the position of crown prince. In that case, Dai Mubai definitely would not be going to Shrek Academy. Xiao Wu had also disappeared, and her fate was still unknown. Now Bibi Dong had several disciples. Did all this have anything to do with me? Did it? Did it?

Zhao Jun had no idea what Ye Han was thinking and continued, "Also, don't provoke the beauties in this academy. I mean beauties—not those ugly girls who were following behind you yesterday."

"Damn, Jun! If those words got out, I guarantee those girls would beat you to death," Ye Han said with a laugh.

"Ye Dage, you wouldn't sell me out, would you?" Zhao Jun's expression changed upon hearing that.

"That depends on my mood," Ye Han said, smiling.

At that moment, Zhao Jun realized that Ye Dage was joking with him.

"Hehe, speaking of beauties, Brother Jun's younger sister is a genuine great beauty!" Liu Liting suddenly cut in.

"Really?"

Ye Han looked at Liu Liting. After seeing him nod, he turned to Han Kun. The somewhat introverted young man's cheeks reddened slightly, but he nodded as well.

"Alright! Brother-in-law, please accept this bow from your little brother." Ye Han sprang up from the sofa, bowed deeply to Zhao Jun, then threw an arm around his shoulders and waggled his brows. "The happiness of my second half of life is now entirely in your hands, Brother."

"Get lost!"

Zhao Jun froze for a moment, then suddenly flung away Ye Han's arm. Looking aggrieved, he said, "I treat you like a brother, but you want to become my brother-in-law. You're shameless! I'll fight you!"

Zhao Jun pounced, then Zhao Jun fell, landing hard on his backside.

"I already told you I'm a soul master, yet you still dared to fight me." Ye Han shook his head with a smile and pulled Zhao Jun to his feet.

"Ye Dage, it's fine to joke about it between us, but don't ever say it carelessly outside. The Saint Child of Spirit Hall is pursuing my sister," Zhao Jun said.

However, when he mentioned the Saint Child, there was clearly no joy in his eyes—only worry.

As far as he knew, that Saint Child was no good person. He was simply worried that his sister would be deceived.

Ye Han nodded and said, "Don't worry. Since you call me big brother, I naturally won't screw you over."

"Brother! Huh, do you have a newcomer here?"

Just then, a crisp voice sounded from the office doorway.

Ye Han turned to look, and his eyes lit up slightly.

"What a delicate-looking girl."

The girl before him looked only fourteen or fifteen years old. Her features were as picturesque as a painting, and her skin was as fair as snow.

She wore a floral dress, her black hair falling over her shoulders. There was an air of liveliness and delicate grace about her.

Calling her beautiful did not quite fit. She was not the sort of stunning beauty who took one's breath away at first glance; hers was a pure, gentle beauty that made people want to cherish her.

"Ye Dage, let me introduce you. This is my younger sister, Zhao Ling'er," Zhao Jun said.

Pfft!

Ye Han could not help laughing. "My name is Li Xiaoyao—no, my name is Ye Han."

Zhao Ling'er gave Ye Han a strange look before extending her small hand to shake his lightly.

What should have been a brief touch turned into their hands sticking firmly together. Ye Han looked speechlessly at the little beauty who refused to let go of his hand.

Miss, please have some self-respect!

Girls these days really did not know how to cherish themselves!~

When boys went out, they had to protect themselves.

As he thought this, he secretly scratched the little beauty's palm.

"Ah!"

Zhao Ling'er cried out as though she had been stung by a scorpion, instantly pulling back her hand. Her face flushed crimson with embarrassment.

Zhao Jun's expression darkened. He had originally thought Ye Han was someone worth befriending.

Who would have thought he was another bastard lusting after his sister?

Yet what left Zhao Jun dumbfounded was that it was his lovely sister who apologized.

"I-I'm sorry. I didn't mean to," the little beauty said in a panic, bowing as she hurriedly apologized.

"Haha, it's nothing. It's not like I suffered any loss. Besides, I'll tell you a secret." Ye Han grinned and stepped a little closer under the girl's curious gaze. "I did it on purpose."

Zhao Ling'er froze, then remembered the scratch in her palm. The blush on her face deepened even further.

"Hmph! I'm ignoring you two, you bad guys!" With a soft huff, Zhao Ling'er ran away.

Ye Han shook his head with a smile, finding the little girl even more adorable.

"Ye Dage, I'm sorry," Zhao Jun said shamefully after Zhao Ling'er left.

"Sorry? Why are you apologizing to me?" Ye Han asked in confusion.

The shame on Zhao Jun's face deepened, and he could not help telling Ye Han that he had suspected him of taking advantage of his sister.

"Oh! So that's what it was. I accept your apology, because I really didn't take advantage of your sister. I only teased her a little," Ye Han said seriously, admitting that he had scratched her palm.

"Hahaha!"

Pfft!

Liu Liting and Han Kun immediately burst into laughter.

Zhao Jun's expression shifted, and he was somewhat annoyed, but then he suddenly started laughing as well.

He understood now. Ye Han had told him because he truly considered him a friend. As for his sister, it could only be left to fate.

After all, he was just an ordinary person. He could not decide matters concerning his sister.

PS: I'm a little lost. All the fun parts got deleted—this is dizzying! There'll only be three updates today. My head hurts. Extra updates really aren't my specialty. Please support me, vote for me, comfort me—asking for everything!